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Adiel Hollenbach posted an update
CEO at Pakhula Foodsa year ago (edited)
In the heart of the cocoa bean’s transformation from a humble pod to the versatile ingredient that graces our kitchens, lies a fascinating journey. It’s a journey of meticulous care, tradition, and technology, creating the cocoa powder that tantalises our taste buds and fuels our culinary imaginations.
Join us as we delve into the intricacies of cocoa powder production.
From the sun-drenched cocoa fields to the grinding mills and packaging lines, this process is a testament to the art and science behind the cocoa magic.Whether you’re a chocolate connoisseur or simply curious about the cocoa world, this behind-the-scenes look at cocoa powder production promises to be a treat for your intellect.
The Steps our farmers follow to produce Fresh Batch every time. Rain forest Certified
1.Harvest and Fermentation: Harvest cocoa beans and ferment them for flavour development.
2.Drying: Dry fermented beans to the desired moisture level.
3.Roasting: Roast dried beans to enhance chocolate flavour.
4.Cracking and Winnowing: Remove outer shells from roasted beans.
5.Nib Roasting: Roast nibs again for cocoa flavour.
6.Grinding: Grind nibs into cocoa liquor.
7.Hydraulic Pressing: Extract cocoa butter, leaving cocoa cake.
8.Milling: Mill cocoa cake into cocoa powder.
9.Optional Dutch Process: Alkaline treatment for Dutch-processed cocoa.
10.Sieving and Packaging: Sift, package, and prepare for distribution
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